State-of-the-Art Review
Management of Coronary Artery Aneurysms

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Abstract

Aneurysmal dilation of coronary arteries is observed in up to 5% of patients undergoing coronary angiography. Due to their poorly elucidated underlying mechanisms, their variable presentations, and the lack of largescale outcome data on their various treatment modalities, coronary artery aneurysms and coronary ectasia pose a challenge to the managing clinician. This paper aims to provide a succinct review of aneurysmal coronary disease, with a special emphasis on the challenges associated with its interventional treatment.

Key Words

coils
coronary artery aneurysm
coronary ectasia
covered stent
surgical resection

Abbreviations and Acronyms

CAA
coronary artery aneurysm
CABG
coronary artery bypass grafting
CAE
coronary artery ectasia
IVUS
intravascular ultrasound
MACE
major cardiovascular adverse event(s)
MI
myocardial infarction
PCI
percutaneous coronary intervention
SVGA
saphenous vein graft aneurysm

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Dr. Moreland has been a new products consultant for and receives reimbursement for related travel expenses from ABIOMED. All other authors have reported that they have no relationships relevant to the contents of this paper to disclose.

© 2018 by the American College of Cardiology Foundation. Published by Elsevier.